In chapter 1 of the Bedford Researcher it addresses how to get started and begin a research paper. It emphasizes how important it is to find a topic that you are interested in and engage in a sense of ownership of it. It also mentions that a writer needs to know whether they are writing it to provide information on the topic or if the paper is designed to support a specific side of the topic. It provided ideas for selecting a topic. It stated that you need to take in to consideration what is suitable, engaging and something readers may be interested in. The strategies suggested were to brainstorm, freewrite, loop or cluster. Using these techniques can help you to narrow your topic and eliminate ideas that don't hold enough interest for you. After going through this process you then will finally select the best candidate that holds your interest and judge whether it is a good selection for who you are writing for.
In writing a research paper a person will be identifying and locating a wide variety of sources. It is important to develop a way to catalogue it and keep track of all you are learning. Some ideas were to write information in a notebook, computer, a recorder or some type of handheld electronic device. The chapter stressed how important it is to have a research log to refer to right from the start. After you have developed a system good writers learn how to take a position on a topic. Sometimes after research your original position may change as you analyze and evaluate your information you have taken in. On the other hand, you may find that your position remains strong and you have found even more examples to back it up.
Genre and design is important in creating your writing project. Depending on what you are writing for it may suit a certain style, such as a blog, facebook page, magazine article or a formal essay, to mention a few. The font, layout, pictures and type of paper or medium you choose will affect how it is received by your projected audience. It is also important to be aware of the genre of readers that will be viewing your writing and the context they will be reading it in. You need to make a note of whether it is something to be scanned through quickly or thoroughly studied.
One of the most important tips that was stated in this chapter, at least for me, was to manage my time effectively. It suggested creating a timeline of milestones within your project to reach and hold yourself accountable to them.
In writing a research paper a person will be identifying and locating a wide variety of sources. It is important to develop a way to catalogue it and keep track of all you are learning. Some ideas were to write information in a notebook, computer, a recorder or some type of handheld electronic device. The chapter stressed how important it is to have a research log to refer to right from the start. After you have developed a system good writers learn how to take a position on a topic. Sometimes after research your original position may change as you analyze and evaluate your information you have taken in. On the other hand, you may find that your position remains strong and you have found even more examples to back it up.
Genre and design is important in creating your writing project. Depending on what you are writing for it may suit a certain style, such as a blog, facebook page, magazine article or a formal essay, to mention a few. The font, layout, pictures and type of paper or medium you choose will affect how it is received by your projected audience. It is also important to be aware of the genre of readers that will be viewing your writing and the context they will be reading it in. You need to make a note of whether it is something to be scanned through quickly or thoroughly studied.
One of the most important tips that was stated in this chapter, at least for me, was to manage my time effectively. It suggested creating a timeline of milestones within your project to reach and hold yourself accountable to them.
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